The #MISway
MIS JOURNEY
Confidence. Independence. Strong swimmers.
Skills for life.
Find your fit
Four stages. One
#MISway.
Choose a program based on age, confidence and swimming goals.
Stage 01
Ages: 3 to 30 months
Confidence
Parents learn how to support their child in the water while building trust, safety, and joy through positive, age-appropriate experiences. Together, they create the foundation for a lifetime of confident swimming. Confidence starts with comfort, for both the swimmer and the parent!
Swimmers and families connect with others, building positive relationships and a shared love of the water.
* All prices are starting rates. Taxes are not included.
Stage 02
Ages: 2 years +
Independence
Instructors provide individualized attention and adapt each lesson to the swimmer’s strengths, creating a learning environment where progress feels natural. Swimmers learn at their own pace and celebrate what they can do.
Each swimmer is encouraged to explore, try, and grow while developing confidence and a true sense of independence in the water.
Private Swim Lessons
Every swimmer learns at their own pace. Private lessons focus on individual skills, confidence, independence, and safety with personalized support from a certified instructor.
Group Swim Lessons
Children receive individualized attention in a small group setting. Lessons focus on comfort, safety, confidence, and building a strong foundation for swimming skills.
* All prices are starting rates. Taxes are not included.
Stage 03
Ages: 6–10 years
Strong Swimmer
Improve technique, endurance and confidence, from developing swimmers to advanced training. Swimmers continue building strong, efficient skills through personalized lessons and progressive training opportunities.
Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction gives swimmers focused support to strengthen technique, improve endurance and continue progressing at their own pace.
Small Group Lessons
Swimmers develop their skills in a small, social environment while still receiving individualized attention from their instructor.
Adult Private Lessons
Personalized one-on-one instruction for adults looking to build confidence, improve their strokes or become stronger and more efficient swimmers.
Adult Group Lessons
Learn alongside another adult with similar swimming goals while receiving personalized instruction in a supportive two-person environment. Improve confidence, technique and endurance together at a pace that works for both swimmers.
Intro to Swim Team
A bridge between lessons and team swimming. Swimmers refine strokes, build endurance and learn how to train alongside other swimmers.
Swimmer requirements
Swimmers must be at least five years old and able to swim two laps continuously.
Swimmers should be able to perform front crawl with side breathing, back crawl using their arms and legs, and the basic breaststroke kick, pull, and breathing sequence.
Swimmers should also have basic knowledge of the butterfly kick.
View the demonstration video for the minimum expectations.
If the coach determines that a swimmer does not yet meet the requirements, the family will be informed after the first class and receive a credit for the remaining classes.
Skills taught in the program
Swimmers work on eggbeater, stroke perfection, flip turns, introductory swim sets, timed swimming, and endurance.
Program match
This program may be appropriate for swimmers who have completed the MIS Independence Advanced Evaluation, Red Cross Swim Kids 9+, Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Swimmer 9+, or Olympic Way Silver+.
Development Program
Progressive training for swimmers ready to continue improving technique, endurance, strength and overall swimming ability.
- Advanced technique
- Endurance training
- Progressive swim sets
- Continued skill development
* Program availability varies by location. Taxes and applicable club fees are not included.
Stage 04
Ages: 12 years +
Swim for Life
Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion is the first step in lifesaving training. The course introduces judgment, knowledge, rescue skills, and physical fitness while preparing candidates to respond to water emergencies. The certification is valid for two years.
Requirements: Candidates must be 13 years old, or 12 years old with a Bronze Star certification, by the final evaluation date. Swimmers must have strong swimming skills, be able to swim 400 metres without stopping, and know four swimming strokes.
Bronze Cross
Bronze Cross provides advanced lifesaving and water-rescue training. Candidates develop judgment, teamwork, physical fitness, and the skills required to respond to more challenging aquatic emergencies. The certification is valid for two years.
Requirements: Candidates must be at least 14 years old by the final evaluation date and hold a valid Bronze Medallion certification. They must also be able to swim 400 metres without stopping and know four swimming strokes.
Standard First Aid
Standard First Aid is an advanced training course that prepares participants to respond to injuries, medical emergencies, and other situations requiring immediate care.
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this course. This certification is required before taking the National Lifeguard course.
National Lifeguard (Pool)
National Lifeguard is Canada’s recognized professional lifeguard certification. The course develops supervision, judgment, communication, rescue response, and the skills required to work safely in an aquatic environment. The certification is valid for two years.
Requirements: Candidates must be at least 15 years old by the final evaluation date and hold a Bronze Cross certification. They must also hold a Standard First Aid certification from an approved training provider.
01 When can I register?
Registration dates are announced before each session. Current and returning MIS families may receive priority registration before registration opens to the public. View our year-round lessons schedule for term and registration information.
02 What is the water temperature at your pool partner locations?
Pool temperatures vary by location because each pool is operated by the facility. Most partner pools are maintained at approximately 80°F to 85°F.
03 Are parents required to go in the pool?
A parent or guardian must enter the water for Parent & Baby and Parent & Tot programs. Parents are not normally required to enter the water for independent swimming lessons.
04 When will I get my credit(s)?
Approved credits are added directly to your MIS account. Once processed, the credit will appear in your client portal and can be applied to an eligible registration.
05 I’m at the pool, where is my instructor?
Please wait near the designated pool entrance or lesson area. If you cannot locate your instructor, contact MIS Customer Care so the team can assist you.
06 How can I contact my instructor?
Please send scheduling questions or lesson concerns to info@swim-montreal.com. Customer Care will communicate with the instructor when necessary.
07 How do I know what level or program to register for?
Choose a program based on the swimmer’s age, water confidence, experience, and goals. MIS instructors teach according to each swimmer’s skills and readiness rather than a rigid level system.
08 What happens if I need to miss a class?
Classes missed by a swimmer are not eligible for a refund, credit, rescheduling, or make-up lesson. Please review the MIS policies before completing your registration.
09 Are MIS pools reserved exclusively for swimming lessons?
MIS operates in partner facilities, and the pool may remain available to hotel guests, members, residents, or other users during lessons.
10 How do I use my lesson credits?
Sign in to your client portal and select an eligible class. Available credits can be applied to the registration balance during checkout.
11 What is the cancellation policy?
Registrations are subject to MIS policies. Missed classes and client-requested cancellations are not refundable. If MIS cancels a class, an applicable credit or adjustment will be added to the client’s account.
12 For at-home lessons, are lessons cancelled due to bad weather?
At-home lessons may be cancelled when weather conditions make the pool or surrounding area unsafe. MIS will communicate any weather-related cancellation and provide the applicable account adjustment.
Plan your year
Year round swim lessons
Our swimming lesson terms follow the seasons, with one lesson per week. When you register, you sign up for the duration of the term.